Paul Biya wins Cameroon presidential election

Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya has won another seven-year term after securing 53.66% of the vote, the Constitutional Council said on Monday. The election, held on Oct. 12, featured 12 candidates, including Biya, 92, who has ruled the Central African country since 1982. Opposition leader Issa Tchrioma Bakary came second with 35.19%, according to the official results. Supporters of Bakary staged protests in recent days, alleging that delays in releasing the results were aimed at manipulating the outcome. The demonstrations escalated over the weekend, leaving four people dead on

Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya has won another seven-year term after securing 53.66% of the vote, the Constitutional Council said on Monday. The election, held on Oct. 12, featured 12 candidates, including Biya, 92, who has ruled the Central African country since 1982. Opposition leader Issa Tchrioma Bakary came second with 35.19%, according to the official results. Supporters of Bakary staged protests in recent days, alleging that delays in releasing the results were aimed at manipulating the outcome. The demonstrations escalated over the weekend, leaving four people dead on Sunday, local media reported. At 92, Biya is the world’s oldest head of state. More than 60% of Cameroonians have never known another president.